One of the challenges for most creators is finding the time to create. And this challenge is compounded for bloggers, whose medium calls for regular and consistent workflow. In this article, I’ll reveal my top tips for maintaining a steady blogging regime.

Unlike some pursuits, artifacts that come from the mind (i.e. art, writing, design, performance) seem most subject to the push-pull feeling of wanting community and needing solitude. As creatives, we need time to introspect, reflect and work alone. At the same time, we also need to recognise the value of feedback and guidance from other people.

There are two problems with preparation and I’m going to deal with them here, because chances are you’ve experienced both of them at some point. But first, some thoughts on preparation. What is it good for?